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Shorten.dev vs TinyZy
Both stand on url shorteners. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Shorten.dev offers link creation, reporting, automation, QR codes, and safety checks under one free plan. Developers get several integration paths, but the service makes no uptime, performance, or support commitments.
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TinyZy combines link creation, targeting, analytics, QR codes, and API access in one platform. Its free plan supports a limited starting volume, while advanced API limits are listed separately.
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| Shorten.dev | TinyZy | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | TinyZy |
| Website | shorten.dev | tinyzy.com |
| On url shorteners | #99 of 156 | #95 of 156 |
Shorten.dev: what it does well
- Unlimited links on the free plan
- Analytics include location, referrers, devices, and browsers
- REST API, CLI, and MCP server
- Bulk creation up to 500 links
- Links checked against Google Safe Browsing
What to know first
- Free service has no SLA
- No uptime or performance guarantee
- No support obligation
- Bulk creation capped at 500 links
TinyZy: what it does well
- Supports custom domains and geo targeting
- Provides real-time click analytics
- Offers bulk CSV link creation
- Automatically generates customizable QR codes
- Free plan includes 500 links monthly
What to know first
- Free API limited to 30 requests per minute
- Free API limited to 500 requests daily
- Live chat is for Pro and Business users
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